US Bridges

Md 212 over Paint Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.37 Miles N of Is 495 · Structure no. 100000160041010

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,281
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 212 over Paint Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 212 over Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,281 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,886 by 2026. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 212
CrossesPaint Branch
Location1.37 Miles N of Is 495
RouteState Highway 212
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.03164, -76.95306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,281 (2009)
Projected traffic25,886 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 212 over Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 212 over Paint Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 212 over Paint Branch carry?

About 23,281 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 212 over Paint Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 212 over Paint Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.